“We should steer clear of these items that are high in salt, sugar, and saturated fat, as they can have detrimental effects on our health, potentially leading to conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease.” To determine if a product is ultra-processed, check the nutrition and ingredient labels, advised O’Meara. If the sodium, saturated fat, and added sugar levels are 5% or less on the nutrition label, it indicates the item is low in these nutrients, she explained. Beyond that, examine the ingredient list. Maha Movement’s ‘Food Babe’ Shares 5 Nutrition Tips For Healthier Eating”If you encounter an unfamiliar or difficult-to-pronounce ingredient, it’s likely an ultra-processed food,” O’Meara informed Fox News Digital. Nutrition information labels are prominently displayed on many grocery items. Jerold Mande, CEO of Nourish Science, a nonprofit based in Bethesda, Maryland dedicated to addressing the nation’s nutrition crisis, provided some key terms to identify ultra-processed foods. Mande, also an adjunct professor of nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, pointed out that emulsifiers like soy lecithin, carrageenan, and mono- and diglycerides, while preventing ingredient separation, can harm our gut microbiome. Shoppers can easily identify ultra-processed foods through various methods. Mande and O’Meara shared some examples of the most common ultra-processed foods found in grocery stores with Fox News Digital. They suggested avoiding sugary soft drinks, as they are associated with obesity, diabetes, and dental issues, particularly in children. Processed meats, such as pre-packaged beef, are another category to be wary of due to their links to cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline. Mande also pointed out that certain breakfast items marketed to children, like toaster pastries and sweetened cereals, are ultra-processed and contribute to obesity, diabetes, and mental health problems. Ban Of Harmful School Lunch Ingredients Urged By Maha Supporters With New Law ProposalThese ultra-processed foods are closely tied to obesity and heart disease, Mande emphasized. Opting for freshly prepared bakery items over packaged snacks could be a healthier choice, the experts suggested. O’Meara advised against commercially prepared products in this context. For a more nutritious grocery selection, consider purchasing fresh meats, fish, beans, nuts, seeds, pasta, rice, oats, grits, milk, unsweetened yogurts, fresh or frozen fruits, and vegetables without added sauces or seasonings. Visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyle for more Lifestyle articles.
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